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The Qualico Training Centre opens in time for the Canada Summer Games

Winnipeg | Jul 11, 2017

Winnipeg, July 11, 2017 – Qualico is proud to announce the brand new Qualico Training Centre is now open. Canada Games Sport for Life Centre officially opened the second phase to an enthusiastic crowd, including Premier Brian Pallister and Mayor Brian Bowman on Tuesday, July 11.

Located at 145 Pacific Avenue in the historic Exchange district, the Qualico Training Centre is the latest edition to the facility. Adding another 124,000 square feet of space, the Qualico Training Centre will be used by over 60 different sport organizations and 190,000 athletes.

The training centre includes a full track, three convertible court spaces, strength and conditioning areas, aerobic training centre and a plyometric testing area. There are additional areas for individual training and group classes.

Kevin Van

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“The Qualico Training Centre is a first class, year-round training facility that will provide an excellent base for athletes, coaches and teams, from which they can grow, develop and unlock new possibilities. This state-of-the-art centre will help bring Winnipeg and Manitoba athletes to the world stage,” said Kevin Van, Vice President of Qualico.

Available to athletes, members and the community as a whole, the Qualico Training Centre will be a fixture in the downtown area for years to come.

The facility will host the 2017 Canada Summer Games basketball and indoor volleyball games.